Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Full Time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the
area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two
urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope
of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the
development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation
from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban
living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and
outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the
thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment.
Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies
and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times. Prepares instruments for “immediate use” sterilization when necessary. Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment. Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees